Doc Feature Director: Community Climate Stories in NO

BlockReel; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Craft services

Transportation provided

Job summary

BlockReel in New Orleans seeks an enthusiastic Director to lead an independent documentary feature about community efforts around cultural preservation amid climate change in Louisiana’s coast.

You'll shape the creative vision with the Cinematographer, conduct interviews, direct verité scenes, and maintain a respectful, hopeful tone. The role is entry-level with reel submission; gear provided; shoot early December 2026 for 8–10 hour days, with prep in November; compensation $150–$300 per day.

Qualifications

• Entry-level directing role for a documentary project.
• Experience directing short-form documentary or narrative content is preferred.
• Strong understanding of documentary ethics and responsible storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for the feature with the Cinematographer.
• Direct interview and verité scenes to capture authentic moments.
• Collaborate with crew to shape visual storytelling and tone.
• Maintain a respectful, hopeful, and impactful narrative throughout.

Skills

Directing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Documentary ethics

Job description

BlockReel in New Orleans seeks an enthusiastic Director to lead an independent documentary feature about community efforts around cultural preservation amid climate change in Louisiana’s coast.

You'll shape the creative vision with the Cinematographer, conduct interviews, direct verité scenes, and maintain a respectful, hopeful tone. The role is entry-level with reel submission; gear provided; shoot early December 2026 for 8–10 hour days, with prep in November; compensation $150–$300 per day.